Lacson lauds DFA chief over Iran oil dealMANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has commended Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Similarly, Senate deputy majority leader JV Ejercito called the deal a “very welcome development.”“This will greatly help replenish our petroleum reserves. Pangilinan, who chairs the Senate committee on agriculture, food and agrarian reform, stressed that these are not minor infractions. Profiteering and hoarding can mean imprisonment of several years and hefty fines, on top of closure of your business and cancellation of permits,” he warned. If there is a stronger evidence of profiteering and hoarding, they (violators) should immediately be charged,” Pangilinan added.— Neil Jayson Servallos

Source: Philippine Star April 04, 2026 16:33 UTC